Dredging Corporation of India Appoints New Director, Announces Board Changes

Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCI) has announced significant changes to its board of directors, marking a shift in its corporate governance structure. The company has appointed a new director and bid farewell to another, effective November 7, 2025.

New Appointment

Shri Gaurav Dayal, IAS, has been appointed as an Additional Director (Promoter-Non Executive) of DCI. This appointment brings a wealth of administrative experience to the company's leadership.

Aspect	Details
Name	Shri Gaurav Dayal, IAS
Position	Additional Director (Promoter-Non Executive)
Effective Date	November 7, 2025
Current Role	Chairman of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority
Experience	Over two decades in administration
Notable Positions	Secretary (Home Vigilance) in Uttar Pradesh, Divisional Commissioner of Ayodhya
Education	Physics graduate, Alumnus of Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration

Appointment Approval

The appointment of Shri Gaurav Dayal is subject to formal approval, which is expected to be obtained through one of the following methods:

At the next General Meeting
Through Postal Ballot within three months

Simultaneous Departure

Coinciding with Shri Dayal's appointment, DCI announced the departure of another board member:

Aspect	Details
Name	Shri Unmesh Sharad Wagh, IRS
Action	Ceased to be Director
Effective Date	November 7, 2025
Reason	Shri Dayal took charge as Chairperson of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority

Additional Information

DCI has confirmed that the newly appointed director, Shri Gaurav Dayal, is not related to any existing Directors or Officers of the company. This disclosure aligns with corporate governance best practices, ensuring transparency in board appointments.

These changes in DCI's board composition may potentially influence the company's strategic direction and governance approach in the coming years.

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Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) witnessed a significant surge in its stock price, jumping 18% following a series of strategic moves that promise to reshape the company's future. The state-owned enterprise has inked 22 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹17,645 crore with 16 organisations during India Maritime Week, signaling a robust expansion of its operations.

MoUs and Market Impact

The value of these MoUs represents nearly seven times DCI's current market capitalisation of ₹2,500 crore, underlining the potential impact on the company's future growth. The agreements span a period of two to five years and involve dredging services for major ports across India.

Port	MoU Details
Visakhapatnam	Dredging services agreement
Paradeep	Dredging services agreement
Jawaharlal Nehru Port	Dredging services agreement
Chennai	Dredging services agreement
Mumbai	Dredging services agreement
Kochi	Dredging services agreement

Government-Backed Modernisation Initiative

Adding to the positive momentum, the government has announced a substantial ₹4,000 crore investment for the modernisation of DCI. This initiative includes:

Construction of 11 new dredgers
Upgradation of the existing fleet

Market Performance

The stock's performance has been noteworthy:

Metric	Value
Single-day gain	18.00%
Gain over last 5 trading sessions	42.00%

Strategic Implications

DCI expects these developments to yield significant benefits:

Increased market share in the dredging sector
Strengthened position within the industry

The combination of extensive MoUs and the modernisation plan positions DCI for potential growth and improved operational capabilities in the coming years.

As the dredging industry plays a crucial role in maintaining and developing port infrastructure, these agreements and investments may have broader implications for India's maritime sector and trade capabilities.